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Start your blog with a guided Launch Center

Set your blog address and connect Google Search Console from one guided flow, then continue with a clear checklist for the first publishing steps.

Setting up a new blog no longer means jumping between domain settings, Search Console, and the dashboard. The Launch Center keeps those first steps together and shows what to do next.

  • Choose the right blog address: use an inblog address, connect your own domain, or postpone the choice and return when you are ready.
  • Connect Search Console step by step: connect your Google account, reuse a compatible property or register a URL-prefix property, confirm ownership, and submit your sitemap with progress saved along the way.
  • Keep building after setup: once the initial setup is complete, the checklist links to basic information, brand design, and your first few posts.
Illustration of choosing a blog address in the Launch Center
Illustration of the Launch Center address step.
Illustration of connecting a blog to Google Search Console
Illustration of the Search Console connection step.